Excellent schools and new homes in fast-growing Fort Wayne
Traveling through south Fort Wayne, the St. Marys River marks the border between the gridded urban streets and the winding residential roads. To the west of the river, residents come home to comfortable subdivisions, both new and old. But despite all the laidback suburbs that populate the area, don’t mistake Southwest Fort Wayne for being slow-paced. “It’s one of the fastest-growing areas in the city because it’s zoned to Southwest Allen County Schools, which is one of the best districts in Indiana,” says Andie Shepherd, a Realtor with Mike Thomas Associates and lifelong Fort Wayne resident. “It’s very low-crime, there are parks with trails and it’s near Jefferson Pointe Mall. It’s convenient for everything and popular with families.”
From new construction subdivisions to established luxury homes
Encompassing a broad swath of land that ranges from suburbs to farmland, the homes in Southwest Fort Wayne vary just as widely. Some fixer-uppers with two bedrooms can cost under $100,000, but there are also exclusive luxury homes with upwards of 5,000 square feet that list for $2.3 million. Despite the range of features and accompanying price points, the average home sells for about $310,000 and has three bedrooms. Like most of Fort Wayne, this area is expanding rapidly, meaning there are plenty of new constructions. Some new builds have Craftsmanlike flairs with prominent wooden beams, whereas ranch-style and contemporary homes are popular for established subdivisions. These planned communities tend to have quiet, winding roads that feature tidy sidewalks and a handful of mature trees to break up the lawns.
Southwest Fort Wayne contains sprawling properties with large homes.
This home, like most in Southwest Fort Wayne, has a beautiful professionally landscaped yard.
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Zoned for Southwest Allen County Schools, one of the best districts in the area
This area is zoned for two school districts: Fort Wayne Community Schools and Southwest Allen County Schools. According to Niche, the latter is ranked as the No. 2 best public school district in the Fort Wayne area. Kids can start at Aboite Elementary, which scores an A from Niche. Woodside Middle earns a B-plus and has a student-teacher ratio of 18-to-1. Students can round out their education at Homestead High, which holds an A rating and is ranked as the No. 3 best public high school in Fort Wayne. The school boasts an award-winning digital media program with a student-run radio station and a weekly school news broadcast.
Southwest Fort Wayne's Homestead High School is one of the best high schools in the area.
Aboite Elementary School building in Southwest Fort Wayne.
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Take the kids to the Three Rivers Junction playground
Residents can get outdoors at Indian Trails Park, which has sports facilities ranging from soccer and football fields for local athletic teams to pickleball courts for a quick pickup match. It’s also home to an elaborate playground called the Three Rivers Junction, with a slide shaped like a train for toddlers and larger colorfully painted structures for older kids. Parents can watch from the center pavilion and go for a walk along the nature trails after. During summertime, locals bring chairs and picnic blankets to kick back at a Wednesday evening concert series. Or, when the weather is less seasonable, folks can still stay active indoors at the Jorgensen Family YMCA situated by the park.
Southwest Fort Wayne's Indian Trails Park provides a nice fishing spot for this Blue Heron.
The playground at Southwest Fort Wayne's Indian Trails Park is laid out like a castle.
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It takes a lot of love to make pizza as good as the pizzaiolo at Three Fires Pizza.
Shop, eat and relax at Jefferson Pointe Shopping Center
Shopping and restaurants can be found along busy Illinois Road and Jefferson Boulevard. Residents can pick up groceries from Meijer and stock up on organic goods at the Fresh Market. The Jefferson Pointe Shopping Center is also just to the east, an outdoor mall with an AMC theater and lifestyle brands occupying Spanish-style storefronts. Chain and local restaurants alike cluster nearby; Three Fires Pizza is one favorite, a laidback pizzeria serving wood-fired Neapolitan pies alongside a selection of craft brews. For something more upscale, Umi is the go-to choice for date night. Its creative sushi rolls are almost as striking as the restaurant’s atmosphere, with modern wall lighting fixtures and a swanky bar.
Hop on Interstate 69 to get around Fort Wayne
With Interstate 69 running through the neighborhood, residents can get around the Fort Wayne area and beyond. Most areas can reach downtown in an approximately 20-minute or 10-mile drive via Jefferson Boulevard, with Fort Wayne International Airport also 10 miles to the south. Residents can also get quick access to emergency care at Lutheran Hospital just off the Interstate.
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Parks in this Area
Rockhill Park
Foster Park
Golf
Picnic Area
Soccer
Waynedale Park
Indian Trails Park
Buckner Park
Noll Park
Multi-Purpose Field
Transit
Airport
Fort Wayne International
24 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Southwest Fort Wayne
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Southwest Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne sell after 42 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Southwest Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne over the last 12 months is $388,152, up 12% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
55,364
Median Age
40
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$81,034
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$103,437
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95%
College Graduates
44.6%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
17.6%
% Population in Labor Force
71.1%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
39''
Average Winter Low Temperature
19°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
28''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
35/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
1/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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